On Saturday, August 26, our community reunited to support artists and the kids and families we serve. A dozen Southern California and international surf artists generously donated their work to Hope At Hurley, which took place at Hurley HQ—right across the street from our own headquarters. Guests scored the opportunity to take artworks home with them via a silent auction, which benefitted Project Hope Alliance.

Thanks to our extraordinary donors, our Back-To-School Backpack Drive was a soaring success! Each student filled out a "wish list card"—and our donors delivered through our "adopt a child" program and general school supplies donations. Our office quickly filled up with back-to-school bundles, all brimming with academic essentials. Here's a look at the astounding numbers.

(August 28, 2017) -- Jennifer Higgins is now Director of Education at Project Hope Alliance, a nonprofit committed to ending the cycle of homelessness in OC, one child at a time. Previously at Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Jennifer brings 16 years of exceptional education expertise to the organization’s dynamic academic programming... (read more)